Section 6 in The Agar Agar Grading and Marking Rules, 2014
6. Method of packing.
(1)Agar Agar shall be packed in new, sound and clean plastic containers of food grade, tin containers, paper cartons with polythene lining, laminated polyethylene or polypropylene or high density polyethylene bags or pouches or any other food grade material approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or an officer authorised by him in this behalf in accordance with rule 11 of the General Grading and Marking Rules.(2)The packing material shall be free from insect and fungal infestation and should not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or flavour to the product.(3)Agar Agar shall be packed in pack sizes as per the provisions of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 made under sub-section (1) read with clauses (j) and (q) of sub-section (2) of section 52 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (1 of 2010) or as per the instructions issued by Agricultural Marketing Adviser from time to time.(4)Graded material of small pack sizes of the same lot or batch and grade may be packed in a master container with complete details thereon along with grade designation mark.(5)Each package shall contain Agar Agar of the same type and of the same grade designation.(6)Each package shall be properly and securely closed and sealed so as to preclude any contamination.
